Celtic Sojourn returns to The Z

The popular Celtic Sojourn features music, dance, conversation, poetry and history from Ireland and the Irish Diaspora.

The Herald News, Fall River, MA

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Posted Mar. 14, 2012 at 12:01 AM
Updated Mar 14, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Posted Mar. 14, 2012 at 12:01 AM
Updated Mar 14, 2012 at 2:19 PM

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The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center will present Brian O’Donavan’s 7th annual St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn sponsored by WGBH on March 17, at 8 p.m. The popular Celtic Sojourn features music, dance, conversation, poetry and history from Ireland and the Irish Diaspora. The show will follow the format established for the burgeoning A Christmas Celtic Sojourn series, which played to a sold out crowd at The Z in December.

Steeped in Celtic tradition, this year’s performers include:

Dublin-born Susan McKeown, accompanied by newcomer and rising star Michael Brunnock who recently recorded songs for Sean Penn’s newest movie This Must be the Place.

The Bee Eaters will perform, showcasing the string talents of Tristan and Tashina Clarridge, as well as hammer-dulcimer player extraordinaire Simon Chrisman .

Kieran Jordan will be returning with a group of hand-picked dancers. Joined on stage by Jackie O’Riley and Kristen Kelly, she will bring variety and percussive spice to the gatherings.

Local fiddle phenom Tina Lech will be joined by Uilleann Piper Joey Arbata and Mark Roberts, a founding member of the band Touchstone. For more information, visit www.zeiterion.org.